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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Donald Clinton Clayman (ASN: 0-20866), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Normandy, France, from 16 to 25 June 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Clayman’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    47th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 128 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Donald Clinton Clayman (ASN: 0-20866), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 3d Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy during World War II. Lieutenant Colonel Clayman’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    August 1961 – June 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 27 (August 13, 1965)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Donald Clinton Clayman (ASN: 0-20866), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from August 1961 to June 1965.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    346th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    87th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 87th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 48 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Donald Clinton Clayman (ASN: 0-20866), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 346th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy during World War II . Colonel Clayman’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 87th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.